ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and encephalopathy. Which of the following orders would be anticipated to lower the ammonia level? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Rifaximin reduces ammonia-producing bacteria (
A), and lactulose traps and excretes ammonia (
D). Low sodium (
B) manages ascites, and low protein (
C) is less emphasized now to avoid malnutrition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for several clients and is considering the clients' risk for stroke. Which of the following conditions places the client at risk for an ischemic embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic atrial fibrillation causes blood clots in the atria, which can travel to the brain, causing an ischemic embolic stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C) is characterized by both excessive clotting and bleeding due to inappropriate activation of the clotting cascade, consuming clotting factors and platelets, leading to a paradoxical combination of thrombosis and hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and encephalopathy. Which of the following orders would be anticipated to lower the ammonia level? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Rifaximin reduces ammonia-producing bacteria (
A), and lactulose traps and excretes ammonia (
D). Low sodium (
B) manages ascites, and low protein (
C) is less emphasized now to avoid malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
The primary health care provider has determined that a client has contracted hepatitis A based on flu-like symptoms and jaundice. Which statement made by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is spread via contaminated food, like shellfish, matching the client's history and incubation period. Other options relate to hepatitis B or C.